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Back on our feet: Magdalena and two young children in Warsaw

Magdalena and two young children need a bridge to stability after a divorce.

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Magdalena Iwona Olszewski
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Warsaw
Since a divorce in April, I'm now raising two young children on my own. I work as a retail cashier, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as a web developer in the evenings, which will triple my income by June, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $1,300 goes: • Rent top-up: $490 • Childcare and after-school care: $280 • Groceries and school meals: $230 • Course fees and exam costs: $300 Every share and every dollar helps.
#single-parent#family#stability

Updates from Magdalena

  1. Update from Warsaw: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($110 in total) the plan for rent top-up is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. We're at 1% thanks to 1 of you. I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Niels Dijkstra

    I hope things turn around soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Khadija Ngozika Lawal

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Benin City.

      • Ephrem Surafel Haile

        Sending good thoughts, Magdalena. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings!

        • Talha Mubashir Memon

          hang in there, Magdalena. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Warsaw.

          $194 raised of $1,300

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